Field Day and Boredom Buckets

Cooper wrapped up his first season of baseball.  He had a great time and we were blown away by how awesome and supportive and encouraging these boys were to him.  Even though it was his first season, these boys cheered him on and made him feel part of the team.  It definitely renewed my faith in youth sports!

Last Friday, this guy had Field Day.  It rained quite a bit last week so they had Field Day inside.

"So excited".....said no teacher ever.

The art teacher had the kids use "Draw So Cute" on You Tube and it walks you through step-by-step how to draw something.  My guy LOVED it.

Having some limbo fun!

Sweet friends.  My guy is having a hard time that he won't see them next year.  I'm already praying that he finds some amazing friends next year at his new school.

As soon as he got home.....he asked if he could do the "Draw So Cute" on You Tube.  I am not a huge You Tube fan because its a dangerous place for kids but this app has given Cooper HOURS of fun.  Check it out if you have littles that like to draw.

If you've read this blog then you know that I love making Boredom Baskets for my boys during the summer.  Okay, let's be honest......these are really designed for Cooper- my child that could go to the library, eat lunch with friends, hit the water park all afternoon and get home to ask me "what are we doing next?"  He wants to play and be entertained all the time.  And mama don't have energy for all that!

This list has obviously changed as they have gotten older.  Cooper's is just slightly different but here is Hudson's:

And you may wonder why brushing your teeth, washing your face, and putting on your deodorant are written on a list?  Well, I was blessed with a teenager that doesn't see the importance of hygiene.  

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The goal of this is:

1.  To limit the amount of time they are on technology

2.  To never hear the words "I'm bored"

3.  To encourage them to use their imaginations

You can print off free word searches, crossword puzzles and mazes.

I bought several things off Amazon that I will use throughout the summer.  Puzzles, books, Comic strip books (where they write and draw their own comics), building blocks, etc.....

I place the buckets in a spot in our kitchen.  Whenever they get bored, they go to their bucket and find something to do.  This has been a lifesaver for many years!

So Shawn and I have been meaning to try the Modern Market in Southlake and last night we finally did.  Oh my......what were we waiting for?  It's a farm to table style restaurant.  Pretty much everything is made in house.  It was clean and fresh and super yummy.  We will def be back!